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Serotonin posted:This is what happens when you make your whole social media team redundant 
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I think some of the charm of historical mini companies is their idiosyncratic social media presence. The owner of Victrix minis, for instance, can get real salty on his FB page when people are even slightly critical of previews, release schedules, etc. and it's pretty entertaining.
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Dec 23, 2020 21:12
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MeinPanzer posted:I think some of the charm of historical mini companies is their idiosyncratic social media presence. The owner of Victrix minis, for instance, can get real salty on his FB page when people are even slightly critical of previews, release schedules, etc. and it's pretty entertaining. Lol yes he got into a fight with a grog recently regarding whether or not it’s acceptable to make horses that only touch ground with two hooves. Sometimes it shows that it’s a garage industry. E: Ok so my first Italian Wars hobbits are done. Not sure if I should have pushed the red-white scheme more, now they look a bit random and rag-tag. But that'll have to do, given that they're a militia.   The striped pants don't really show in the pictures, but they're there. My biggest victory with these is that I don't think that the hand sculpted heads immediately stand out from the rest. Small preview of my Christmas painting queue: 
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Dec 23, 2020 21:27
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Class Warcraft posted:If you're looking for something with pretty pictures of miniatures, current events in the wargaming scene, and some tutorials on how to do this or that it's pretty good. Don't expect any hard-hitting reviews or investigative journalism out of it though. Thank you, that is exactly what I am looking for in a hobby magazine.
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Dec 23, 2020 21:47
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MeinPanzer posted:I think some of the charm of historical mini companies is their idiosyncratic social media presence. The owner of Victrix minis, for instance, can get real salty on his FB page when people are even slightly critical of previews, release schedules, etc. and it's pretty entertaining. They are based in Cumbria. The locals can be like that. Watch Withnail and I.
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Dec 24, 2020 00:12
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  lovely cell phone pics but here's my first base of these 3d printed 10mm guys. Turned out pretty good, but wow was it fiddly to get them on there. There's no small base that they stand on in the model so I just had to fiddle with gluing their tiny feet to the base. But I like the varied poses, gives the base a nice "organic" look. I forsee having a hell of a time getting sand in the small gaps as my basing media though because they're packed on there so tight, haha. Looking forward to cranking out some more stands, next I'm going to do a stand of knights and a stand of bowmen so I can experiment with the spacing of horses and loose order infantry
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Dec 24, 2020 00:28
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Painting tutorial for the Warlord 15mm ACW infantry. Another huge bonus of a small shoulder to shoulder unit - you can paint it a hell of a lot quicker. Also this video shows you can't easily cut the 10 man unit into 5 with just a hobby knife and they are smaller than other manufacturers whose 15mm is often closer to 20mm. Anyone ever re-fought Pickett's charge and won? Or is the Sealion of the ACW, doomed to failure every time. I joined the Australian ACW wargame group, and the first post I see is one advocating Texas to leave the union...yeikes.
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Dec 24, 2020 02:06
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My https://grumblerminiatures.com/ Old Guard arrived today, just in time for eight days off! I'm going to get photos up tomorrow maybe, they are hands down the best sculpts I've seen in 6mm. The details on them are insanely crisp.
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Dec 24, 2020 04:38
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lilljonas posted:Lol yes he got into a fight with a grog recently regarding whether or not it’s acceptable to make horses that only touch ground with two hooves. Sometimes it shows that it’s a garage industry. Love the scheme. Especially the metallics, which pop quite a bit.
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Dec 24, 2020 16:32
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Comstar posted:Anyone ever re-fought Pickett's charge and won? Or is the Sealion of the ACW, doomed to failure every time. As with all wargames, it's all what you consider a win. I've played plenty of hex-and-counter Gettysburg wargames, and some of them have ended up with a Confederate victory. But in general terms it seems like if you get to the point that you're on Day 3 (July 3rd) and you haven't pushed the Union off of their hills and ridges and are considering one big charge across open ground into their guns a la Pickett, you've already lost. Your best chance at a win is to be aggressive at the start (Day 1), pick one flank, and try to push the Union out of the good defensive positions. Comstar posted:I joined the Australian ACW wargame group, and the first post I see is one advocating Texas to leave the union...yeikes. This is the absolute worst part of ACW gaming. I really want to play games and paint little soldiers in the era, but you really need to carefully curate your opponents unless you want to play with Nathan Bedford Forrest apologists.
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Dec 24, 2020 17:25
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Cessna posted:This is the absolute worst part of ACW gaming. I really want to play games and paint little soldiers in the era, but you really need to carefully curate your opponents unless you want to play with Nathan Bedford Forrest apologists. This right here, the civil war is interesting, but being from the mid-west, there are some people who want to play the confederacy a little too enthusiastically. I really want to play Longstreet (Sam Mustafa's ruleset), bought some minis and got the rules/cards, but I just don't want to play the conflict itself as its too polarizing still (which is just sad). I imagine ww2 gaming isn't super popular in Germany either. When there is a distinct "bad guy" in historical gaming its gets weird. When everyone is the bad guy, or all sides were ambiguously grey area its easier to play a faction/side that you may not ideologically align with. I think (also as an American) that's why I am so enamored with the Napoleonic era, the Seven Years war, War of Spanish Succession, etc. Time and distance, not having a direct tie to much of the conflict. Probably why ACW is popular in Europe and Australia.
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Dec 24, 2020 18:38
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Mr.Booger posted:This right here, the civil war is interesting, but being from the mid-west, there are some people who want to play the confederacy a little too enthusiastically. I really want to play Longstreet (Sam Mustafa's ruleset), bought some minis and got the rules/cards, but I just don't want to play the conflict itself as its too polarizing still (which is just sad). I imagine ww2 gaming isn't super popular in Germany either. When there is a distinct "bad guy" in historical gaming its gets weird. When everyone is the bad guy, or all sides were ambiguously grey area its easier to play a faction/side that you may not ideologically align with. I found a good group that just doesn't play ACW or WW2 to weed out these people automatically.
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Dec 24, 2020 18:49
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Cessna posted:This is the absolute worst part of ACW gaming. I really want to play games and paint little soldiers in the era, but you really need to carefully curate your opponents unless you want to play with Nathan Bedford Forrest apologists.
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Dec 24, 2020 19:19
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Arquinsiel posted:69th New York. Nice.
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Dec 24, 2020 20:52
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There are two coupon codes for Warlord Games right now and they stack: IWANTBETTERTOYS - 10% off (expires Dec. 26th) XMASGIFT5 - 5 quid off (expires at the end of December) + Free shipping right now for orders over 36 dollars. Also, they just announced preorders for Soviet Airborne, NKVD squad, and anti-tank teams.
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Dec 26, 2020 08:42
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Class Warcraft posted:There are two coupon codes for Warlord Games right now and they stack: Glad to see the NKVD and airborne were spared the worst of Warlord Head Syndrome. quote:Soviet airborne troops always fought with tremendous courage and elan, but lacked heavy anti-tank weapons and were badly supported in every operation they attempted. 
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Dec 26, 2020 13:40
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JcDent posted:Glad to see the NKVD and airborne were spared the worst of Warlord Head Syndrome. ”Badly supported” can pretty much sum up most ww2 airborne attempts for all armies involved, though.
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Dec 26, 2020 13:56
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Class Warcraft posted:There are two coupon codes for Warlord Games right now and they stack: Sadly I don't think this works anymore, went to go try it and the 2nd one doesn't work at all, maybe they forgot to limit it to one per household or something and someone got a bunch of money off a massive order
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working mom posted:Sadly I don't think this works anymore, went to go try it and the 2nd one doesn't work at all, maybe they forgot to limit it to one per household or something and someone got a bunch of money off a massive order It was a super shortlived promotion so it might be over now but try logging into your warlord account (if you have one). I think it’s linked to their reward system. Class Warcraft fucked around with this message at 21:41 on Dec 26, 2020 |
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Dec 26, 2020 21:34
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Class Warcraft posted:It was a super shortlived promotion so it might be over now but try logging into your warlord account (if you have one). I think it’s linked to their reward system. Yeah the 10% off one is now expired and the £5 off one is giving me a different message that its not availible, so maybe its for long standing customers or something like that? I only just created an account though I had ordered from them before, ach well didn't really need to add to the shame pile anyway 
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Dec 27, 2020 01:19
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Q&A on Warlords Epic Scale ACW army I had typed out every answer...when the browser ate it  New news: The original idea was based on the old ads at the back of comic books in the 60's for 1000's of ACW troops in a foot locker (I know EXACTLY what he means).  They did this scale to fit lots of troops on one frame, uniforms on both sides are the same, you can fit a lot on one frame. Special figures like Zouvers, Iron Brigade, Horse handlers and wagons will be in resin. Iron Brigade is coming. Cavalry will be armed with Sabre/Revolver/carbine. A Napoleonic version would be great but one game at a time. The rules in the box is a stripped down Black Powder book with extra rules from Glory Hallelujah (not including the background and scenario's). (That old add I found at here and the figures look like this:  )That lead to this where you could buy army surplus unit's...in 1-1 scale  Warlord is missing the bus here, they clearly picked the wrong advertisement. Comstar fucked around with this message at 04:00 on Dec 27, 2020 |
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Dec 27, 2020 03:41
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Christmas vacation means a lot of painting time. I managed to paint up all my converted Italian halflings except the ones armed with pikes and halberds. First up are the rodeleros. I wanted to do something with the shields, so I gave most of them a blue chevron. A... cordon bleu, you could say.    The men-at-arms turned out to be mostly metal painting. I added some gold here and there to keep them from looking too bland. The few puffy sleeves I added also helps a lot to give colour to them. They are ready to wade into the thickest of the battle and break through the kneecaps of whatever dares oppose them.   I also ended up making a lot of minis that can fight in these units if I'm using them for Saga, or can be command groups for games like Warhammer Fantasy or Pike and Shotte etc. First up are some standard bearers. I have not yet decided on what flags to use, but I'm slightly leaning towards them being from northern Italy. So I might up ending using a combination of both Milan and some princely families from there (like the Sforza), as well as condotteri (sort of mercenary captains) employed by them. The coloured flagpoles were chosen to emphasize the red and white scheme, as so much of the minis are covered in metal.   The musicians got horns. Later on I'll try to make some pipe and drums, as those seemed very common, often depicted in pairs.   And finally, some commanders. I used the chains as a sign of their status. They can either lead units, or be relegated to further back if I end up making better looking ones.   These were more heavily converted than my archers, and it was fun to see them painted. Basically all metal armour except the leg guards were converted, and on some of them the entire arms and heads were converted as well. Next up will be some more "vanilla" troops, in that the spearmen are mostly head swaps. But there are some surprises in there as well. 
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Now I'm picturing a tiny hobbit running around shanking and slicing tendons like that scene in Alatriste and its horrifying.
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Dec 27, 2020 16:15
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Liljonas you are an inspiration
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Springfield Fatts posted:Now I'm picturing a tiny hobbit running around shanking and slicing tendons like that scene in Alatriste and its horrifying. By coincidence that’s pretty much the mental image that convinced me that this project was a good idea. :p NUMBER 1 FULCI FAN posted:Liljonas you are an inspiration Thank you! I’m really getting inspired as well by this project, it has made me try sculpting more and also read up on a new period. Sometimes you get into a positive loop like that, and it’s great.
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Dec 27, 2020 17:35
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The first tabletop wargame I played was GW's LotR game, and hilariously, hobbits were the top-tier tournament army when I was a kid after they released the Scouring of the Shire supplement book.
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Dec 27, 2020 18:35
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Everyone being able to throw stones broke that game so badly. The system was legit great though, and I love it dearly.
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Yeah, going "everyone's a rock thrower" in a game that is very careful about doling out ranged seems to be bad thing. Also, nice halftierri.
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Dec 27, 2020 19:59
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Ropes4u posted:How good/bad is the magazine? ACW game at Anniversary con 2025?  I'll bring some indians
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Man, I'm really tempted by the new Warlord 15mm ACW, but... I feel like I could get a whole lot more bang for the same buck if I picked up a couple packs of Baccus 6mm ACW. I only have a 3'x4' table anyway 
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Tias posted:ACW game at Anniversary con 2025? I’m down for that
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If I was to use a 1:48 Ilyushin-2 for my Bolt Action game, what brand would be best - assuming that I want something that looks good on a gaming table and not a collector's kit with ridiculously complicated assembly?
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Tias posted:If I was to use a 1:48 Ilyushin-2 for my Bolt Action game, what brand would be best - assuming that I want something that looks good on a gaming table and not a collector's kit with ridiculously complicated assembly? Have you considered doing it in a smaller scale, ie if it is supposed to be flying over the table? Otherwise the zvezda one seems to be the budget i.e not a million parts one. E: ooops it seems to have a million parts too. But it’s brand new (2020) and cheap, so hopefully it has decent quality. https://www.detailscaleview.com/2020/12/zvezda-148-il-2-shturmovik-4825.html?m=1 Your other option is a revell kit that’s at least 50% more expensive in the shop I checked: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-03932-il-2-stormovik--1080225 lilljonas fucked around with this message at 13:01 on Dec 30, 2020 |
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Tias posted:If I was to use a 1:48 Ilyushin-2 for my Bolt Action game, what brand would be best - assuming that I want something that looks good on a gaming table and not a collector's kit with ridiculously complicated assembly? I'd consider doing it at a smaller scale, 1:56 or even 1:72. Airplanes are big. A 1:48 IL-2 has a wingspan of around 30cm.
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1:56 pretty much doesn’t exist in airplane hobby, but 1/72 is a good option if you don’t want a ”serious” kit with a million details. Airplane builders who build in 1:48 tend to like small details, so you’ll have a harder time finding more basic kits.
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Ouch, good points. Which 1/72 would y'all recommend then?
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Tias posted:Ouch, good points. Which 1/72 would y'all recommend then? Looking at reviews, the main options seem to be academy if you want a single seater or zvezda for a double seater. People seem to enjoy the academy one a bit more, though it also has a higher price. E: scalemates is acting up, but Tamiya seems to have one as well in 1/72, which this reviewer seems to like: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234937052-il-2-shturmovik-in-172nd-scale-by-tamiya/ Smer also makes one that seems to be both cheap and have gotten pretty good reviews. It has skis! And is like, under 10 euros. https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Iljusin-IL-2-549341.html lilljonas fucked around with this message at 14:57 on Dec 30, 2020 |
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Dec 30, 2020 14:40
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I found a pretty cheap Zvezda from a Polish export, but I'll check out the Academy ones as well Thanks a bunch!
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Dec 30, 2020 15:25
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Also if you use 1/72, you can use it in plus-size Blood Red Skies!
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Tias posted:I found a pretty cheap Zvezda from a Polish export, but I'll check out the Academy ones as well drat you, now I want to build a cute little Il-2 with skis on to fly over my clubmate's winter soviets, whenever they get done. 
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